Recipe of The Week.

[siobha9]

Please forgive my ignorance but what is quinoa?

[lovemyGreys]

Here you go http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/knowhow/glossary/quinoa/

[siobha9]

Thanks Tracey!

 

"quinoa may not be a household name just yet, but it is set for a starry future - as far as grains go."

 

Not in this household I am afraid, if I have never heard of it, I am unlikely to be cooking it :unsure:

[lovemyGreys]

{Feel-good-0002006E} so you wont be searching the supermarket shelves for it i take it :whistle:

[BondsMom]

Thanks Judygram, this looks like something even I can cook....Or at least I hope I can...:laugh:

[lovemyGreys]

Thanks to Siobhan we can keep this thread going A nice quick & easy one

 

Spinach and Eggs

2 eggs

1 ball of frozen spinach

 

Scramble the eggs in the microwave

Cook the spinach in the microwave and drain completely.

Stir through the eggs

 

Are you noticing a theme here? It has to be really quick when you have a family to feed as well as birds! So my recipes are super fast to make

[judygram]

Now this sounds easy enough and I happen to have fresh spinach out of the garden, wonder if that works!!!

[lovemyGreys]

Well you have no excuse Judy

[judygram]

Ah the garden is too muddy to get into today as it has been raining pretty much all day but I will try it, I promise.:whistle:

[lovemyGreys]

:angry: :evil: well put your wellington boots on women :whistle:

[lovemyGreys]

Sweet Potato Balls

 

1 large sweet potato, microwaved till soft, 1/2 cup raisins, 1 mashed banana, 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen mixed vegetables, 1 cup diced apples, 1 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal, corn flakes or granola cereal.

 

Mix all together and add enough fruit or vegetable juice to make it form small balls. Freeze balls individually. Defrost and serve.

[judygram]

Sounds yummy Tracy, is this one of your recipes as you didn't mention a contributor. I may have to try this one as Josey does love sweet potatoes.:cheer: :cheer:

[lovemyGreys]

Yes it's one of mine Judy I'm afraid i haven't had any recipes sent to me But i will continue to post as the thread appears popular by the number of people viewing it

[judygram]

I'll try to dig up some more recipes for ya dear, I love recipes but mostly I love to eat:blush: :laugh:

[casper]

That sounds yummy Tracy, will give that one a go thankyou.

[di2008]

lovemygreys, i'm about to bring monty home in 13 days and was looking though this thread for some good recipies i can try out, I can see you've not have much response with people posting new recipies but please continue to post any new ones you know of as im sure there are people like me ( new grey moms) who dont know any recipies.thanks for the great thread

[lovemyGreys]

Hi Di, i will add some new recipes just for you tomorrow Watch this space

[judygram]

OMG, I just remembered I was supposed to email you some more birdie recipes and I forgot, imagine that:blush: :ohmy: I will get on it, I promise.:whistle:

[danmcq]

Ok, I have one, but don't expect a lot....I am a "Guy" you know ;-)

 

Breakfast - Honey Nut Oatmeal - - - - - -

 

Get a half cup of Oats

 

Add 3/4 cup of water and boil.

 

Stir in a teaspoon of Honey.

 

Slice up some Almonds and mix it.

 

Add a 1/4 teaspoon of Red Palm Oil and stir it all up.

 

Serve!!!! :-)

[prrthead]

Okay you guys! Lunch is still an hour away and you are making me veeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyy hungry.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Mary

[lovemyGreys]

Thanks Dan, sounds yummy even i could eat that minus the red palm

[pmaholm]

OK here's one that Refund likes.

 

Take equal amounts of veggies fresh or frozen, chop them very fine with a food processor or otherwise, microwave for 20-30 seconds on high with about 1 tablespoon of water(depends on how many veggies more for larger amounts). Drain any excess water, mix in a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese and about 1 Tablespoon of Flax Seeds.

 

-Patrick

[lovemyGreys]

Thank you Patrick for adding one of Refund's favourites

 

For anyone who would like more information on Flax seeds here is link ....

 

http://www.itsagreysworld.com/diet/flax.htm<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/07/24 23:00

[lovemyGreys]

Thanks to Judy for supplying these recipes to add to our collection...

 

Cowboy "Nutriberries"

 

1 cup of dried unsulphured fruit

2 tablespoons of coconut

1/2 cup of uncooked oatmeal

1/2 cup raisins or trail mix (no sulphur, salt or chocolate)

1/4 cup of seeds and/or crushed nuts

2 tablespoons of peanut butter

1 tablespoon of honey or molasses

 

Blend all the dry ingredients in a food processor until chopped finely. Place mixture into a bowl, add peanut butter and honey or molasses. Mix very well and the mixture is sticky. If mixture seems too dry add 1/2 cup of applesauce. Roll mixture into small 1/2 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for about 18 minutes. Cool and serve.

 

 

Pumpkin Cookies

(a birdie bread without the wheat)

 

1 egg

small can of organic pumpkin

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup yogurt

1 to 2 cups oatmeal ground up into flour

1/2 cup ground nuts

2 tablespoons ground flax seed

 

Form into balls or spoon onto baking sheet for cookie type shape. Bake at 350 degrees until completely cooked through, about 40 minutes. Try different ingredients which may benefit particular species.

 

Congo Corn Bread

 

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (corn meal, or any flour, ground up pellets, etc)

2 cups frozen or canned corn

1/4 cup red palm oil

1 cup carrot, orange, apple or other fruit or vegetable juice

1 egg (include the shell but that is optional)

 

In food processor or blender combine palm oil, juice, egg and half the corn until smooth. Pour over whole wheat flour and remaining corn. Mix until almost completely blended. Spoon into 9x9x2 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes until done.

 

 

Sweet Potato Balls

 

1 large sweet potato baked until soft

1/2 cup raisins

1 small banana

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables thawed

1 cup diced apple

1 1/2 cups corn flakes

 

In food processor puree sweet potato, banana, apple and mixed vegetables. When smooth add corn flakes and puree until smooth again. Stir in raisins with a wooden spoon. Roll into small balls and freeze, defrost to serve. They will keep about 6 months in the freezer.